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The Evenflo Symphony Elite Or Graco 4ever?

When choosing between The Evenflo Symphony Elite Or Graco 4ever, you’re safe to choose any of the two. They are as equally functional and safe. I’d choose the Evenflo Symphony Elite (a.k.a DLX) if you ask me. Here’s why.

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Compare The Price Difference

Evenflo Symphony Elite/DLX

Graco 4ever

Conclusion

The Evenflo Symphony Elite and the Graco 4ever are USD 70 apart. The Graco 4ever is more expensive. Now let’s see what the added cost is for.

It can be converted to a backless booster seat, which can accommodate a child of up to 120 pounds instead of the 110-pound limit of the Elite.

It is more compact, which can help save vehicle space for other passengers.

You don’t need to use a pool noodle or rolled towels when installing.

It has a longer expiration date.

It comes with shoulder harness pads in the straps.

Now let’s see what the advantages of the Symphony Elite are if you try to save that USD 70 dollar.

It has a higher forward-facing height limit. Although it’s not much. Just 1 inch more.

It has a higher high back booster weight limit.

It’s made in the USA.

Any fabric (color) you choose is breathable.

It’s a little lighter than the Graco 4ever.

The height of the seat harness is not strictly locked to a certain position. You can adjust it accordingly by just sliding it up and down.

With the above-mentioned advantages over each other, the Graco 4ever has features that Symphony Elite doesn’t have, and vice versa. It will now just depend on how you plan to use the seat and in what vehicle.

If you choose the Graco 4ever car seat, make sure to have the patience to contact the Customer service if you happen to acquire the seat color which is unbreathable. It’s good to know that parents who asked for a replacement got what they wanted.

In getting the Evenflo Symphony Elite, it is ideal to keep it installed in one vehicle. Although it is lighter to transfer to another vehicle compared to the Graco 4ever, it is super bulky to carry around. You’d also need a large vehicle to comfortably accommodate everyone, especially the seat directly opposite it.

One reason is that I don’t think I would need to utilize the backless booster mode feature. I’d be more comfortable with the car seat pads surrounding my little one. Also, be it Graco 4ever or Evenflo Symphony Elite Booster, they both have the same height limit which is 57 inches. Might as well make use of the high-back booster feature of the Elite since it has a higher weight limit of 110 pounds instead of the 100 pound limit of the Graco 4ever.

The next reason for choosing the Evenflo DLX is I don’t have to worry about accidentally choosing a color which is not breathable, therefore eliminating the hassle of returning for replacement.

The third reason is the “infinite harness height adjustment” of the Symphony Elite. Most car seats will not let you customize the height position of the harness. For example, you only choose position 1 or 2, but not 1.2, 1.3, 1.4. Do you get the idea?

And lastly, I don’t mind saving the USD 70 since I ‘d get an equally safe and convenient car seat anyway. I can use the money to get car seat accessories instead.

I just bought a graco carseat and stroller combo for my baby coming in November. I want the ability to take the carseat out and carry it around with me and easily place it in the stroller. But I’m also interested in getting one of the forever car seats, especially after learning they don’t expire for 10 years! It seems like a great car seat that can potentially last for all of your kids. Thank you for your comparisons, But I think I would lean toward the Evenflo car seat because of the breathable fabric and $70 savings.Thanks!

The Graco 4ever is indeed very tempting especially that it expires two years longer than the Symphony Elite. However, I don’t want to think very far. The 8 years of the Symphony Elite is already worth the money, in my opinion, especially that you get to enjoy almost the same benefit plus the extra savings.

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